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University of Texas at Austin football athletic trainer Johnathan Tran receives the COVID-19 vaccine on Dec. 20.
The COVID-19 positivity rate in Austin and Travis County continues to fall as more people in the area are inoculated against the virus.
Dr. Jason Pickett, deputy medical director for the city, said Tuesday positivity rates for people of all races in the area are down below 5% for the first time in the pandemic, with an overall community positivity rate of 2.5%. The positivity rate is the percentage of tests administered that come back positive.
About 56% of the area's population is partially or fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including more than 60% of people age 12 years and older.